They find infected or cancerous cells and force them to undergo programmed cell death.
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Turning complex proteins into relatable characters.
Immediate allergies (think peanuts or pollen). Driven by IgE and mast cells.
Genetic defects (e.g., "Bubble Boy" disease or SCID).